Australian Jersey Journal Nov / Dec 2022

JERSEY JOURNAL

November-December 2022

OUTCROSS SIRE THAT ADDS TEAT LENGTH AND STRENGTH

GREAT FERTILITY: +1.1 SCR | +0.7 DPR

REPORTS ON EARLY CALVES BORN ARE THEY ARE STRONG AND AGGRESSIVE

TYPE AND UDDER SPECIALIST: +1.60 PTAT | +13.40 JUI

ABOVE: STURGIS DAM PRIMUS CRAZE 18032-ET VG-81

BELOW: GRADUATE MGD BW ISAAC CLAIRE K48121-ET EX-90

WILL ADD STRENGTH AND WIDTH THROUGHOUT

IMPROVES TYPE AND UDDERS: +1.70 PTAT | +10.00 JUI

GREAT PRODUCTION AND COMPONENTS: +812 PTAM | +95 POUNDS CFP FROM ONE OF BW’S BEST COW FAMILIES WITH THE NEAREST SIX DAMS AVERAGING 90 POINTS

Developing and Promoting the Jersey Breed

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VICE PRESIDENT

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TREASURER

Jamie Drury

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CHAIR PROMOTIONS SUB-COMMITTEE

Jane Sykes

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CHAIR OF GENETICS SUB-COMMITTEE

Wayne Kuhne

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BOARD MEMBERS

Robert Anderson

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Geoff Akers

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GENERAL MANAGER / SECRETARY

GLEN BARRETT

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FIELD OFFICER

David Anderson

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STATE SECRETARIES

NEW SOUTH WALES

Milton Johnston - (02) 6552 5915 johnston_Jersey@yahoo.com.au

QUEENSLAND

Diane Reeves - 0408 070 921 ajbsqld@bigpond.com

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Amy McDonald - (08) 8562 8113 sa.branch.Jersey.australia@outlook.com

TASMANIA

Shanae Perkins

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VICTORIA

Andrew Younger - 0409 572 484 motor5@bigpond.com

GENETIC RECOVERY OFFICERS

WESTERN DISTRICTS

Chris McKenzie - (03) 5598 7222

NORTHERN VIC

Margaret Cockerell

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Barry Monson

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Susan Lutey - (08) 9525 2407 hope1@iinet.net.au

FROM THE FRONT DESK

Irecently had the opportunity to attend World Dairy Expo on behalf of the Association as part of a trade mission to promote and market Australian Jerseys. This is a growing market for Australian Jerseys and was an important step towards increasing and expanding the market opportunity.

The trade mission was supported by Genetics Australia, Central Sires and Agri Gene and included Holstein Australia as a cross promotion of Australian genetics.

The mission was a great success with the key take homes being:

• Consumer awareness of Australian Jersey is very high.

• Interest in using Australian Jersey is high.

• BPI was a known breeding indicator that was being recognised and used.

• Outside of the North American market, strong interest was received from breeders or AI representatives from Turkey, New Zealand, France, Guatemala, Costa Rica and the UK.

We can certainly be proud of the Australian Jersey and what you, the breeder, over many years have developed and shaped to be the Jersey of choice for many across the world.

I congratulate our Australian Jersey breeders on this success. It’s your hard work and commitment to your breeding programs that is driving this opportunity. You have certainly made the job of promoting Australian Jerseys on the global stage significantly easier.

Glen Barrett General Manager

On behalf of all at Jersey Australia, I wish members, families, and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy the holiday period and we look forward to seeing you all in 2023.

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Spring 2022 Classification

The Spring Classification Tour kicked off in Queensland on October 24th and is shaping up to be a big tour for the class team with close to 6000 cows booked in across Member / GINFO & LTE Class requirements

We look forward to being on farms and delivering your class needs. If you have any last-minute class requests, please ring the office. We can’t guarantee that we can fit you in, but we will certainly do our best to.

2023 Dairy’s Finest Sale

Its time to start thinking about whether a suitable lot for the 2023 Dairy’s Finest Sale to be held during the AGM. The 2023 AGM and Conference is hosted by the Beautizone Club and will be based in Coffs Harbour.

The Dairy’s Finest Sale has fast established itself as the premier multi-vendor sale in Australia creating a sale average record in its first year in 2021 of $8178 and followed this in 2022 with in 2022 with an average of $5461.00 with elite pedigrees across type, production and genetic merit being the cornerstone of the sale lots

Daniel Bacon is co-ordinating and collecting pedigrees for the 2023 sale. Contact Daniel on 0407 753 324 to discuss your interest.

Changes to JA Structure

The Jersey Australia Board is taking steps to review the Associations structures with our clubs and state committee.

This consideration is being driven by a recognised deficiency in our structure that does not see a direct link between the Jersey Breeder / Cattle Clubs around Australia and Jersey Australia and the role change of the State sub-branches which now sees the State Committee either functioning as a club in some states, coming together for a single purpose such as a state show or not functioning at all.

Jersey Australia will be in contact with clubs over the coming with weeks to seek your engagement and input into how you consider would be the best way to affiliate clubs with the National body and ensure that all clubs meet the requirements to enable Jersey Australia can provide critical support such as insurance coverage for clubs and members under the JA umbrella policies.

State Committees have been informed of the changes that will State Committees removed as affiliated subbranches to Jersey Australia as of February 28, 2023, in line with the end of the membership year.

Current funding allocations towards the support of State Committees will be redistributed to the Jersey Australia Community Grants fund to support a range of member activities across Australia.

If you have any question of the planned changes, please contact Glen on 0418 466 371 or any of the Jersey Australia Directors.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS

Departure from Class Team

Jersey Australia would like to thank Lisa Broad who has recently stepped down from the Classifier Team

Lisa commenced classifying in 1995 and progressed to be one of our most experienced and respected classifiers assessing many 1000’s of cows over her career behind the palm.

In finishing up here time on the classifier panel, Lisa recognised the many herds visiting amazing cows to score, and friendships developed across the country as one of the key outcomes of being a classifier.

Thank You Lisa

Jersey Milk Opportunity

Jersey Australia is exploring opportunities to enhance members farm gate returns for milk and seek member interest in exploring opportunities to establish a milk pool or subject to interest milk pools within regions.

If members have an interest in joining a Jersey Australia driven milk pool from July 2023 please contact Glen at the office on 0418 466 371 or Glen.Barrett@jersey.com.au.

IDW 2023

Are you exhibiting at IDW 2023?

The January / February edition of the Australian Jersey Journal will have a IDW Feature, and we are pleased to offer exhibitors a 10% discount on all full-page advertising in the Jan/Feb edition.

Book your spot by emailing jersey@jersey.com.au or jerseyjournal@iinet.net.au

2022 Photo Competition

Entries are now being taken for the 2022 Jersey Australia Photo Competition. 1st Prize in this year’s competition is a JA Farm Gate Sign valued at $185.00. We will also have a further prize for the Promotions Chair Select Choice Photo for entries under the age of 18 with the prize being a JA Hoodie.

Send your entries in via email to jersey@jersey.com.au and include your contact details. Photos are required to be more than 1mb in size and have not been submitted in previous years.

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AUSTRALIAN JERSEYS MAKE A MARK AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO

AUSTRALIAN JERSEY GENETICS ARE MAKING THEIR MARK ON THE WORLD STAGE AFTER A SUCCESSFUL JOINT TRADE MISSION TO WORLD DAIRY EXPO IN THE UNITED STATES.

FOR the first time, Jersey Australia organised a combined trade site at the Expo, also including Holstein Australia, Genetics Australia, AgriGene, Central Sires Co-op with support from National Herd Improvement Association of Australia (NHIA) and the aim of promoting all Australian genetics.

The ‘team Australia’ approach has been hailed a success with plans for similar missions in coming years.

Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett said the mission would build on the high levels of consumer awareness and interest in Australian genetics and Jerseys.

“I think we are making a mark,” Mr Barrett said. “We had a regular stream of people visiting the stand, and consumer awareness in our products was high.

“There were a number of people who commented positively on using Australian bulls now and in the past.”

There was interest from across the globe. “We saw representatives from Turkey, Guatemala, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Canada and other countries and we opened wide market opportunities and interest,” Mr Barrett said.

“Consumers from anywhere in the world are now more aware of Australian Jerseys.”

Mr Barrett expects further joint campaigns. “We see this as a multiyear commitment,” he said. “We see the need to keep building on the opportunities we’ve created at this

year’s Expo. For most of us, it was our first-time attending World Dairy Expo so it was about understanding what works and what doesn’t and building on those opportunities in future years

“It’s a global marketplace and World Dairy Expo is an opportunity to bring key players together. It’s a bucket list event for breeders to get to at least once in their lives.”

“For us it confirmed the opportunities for Australian Jersey genetics. We’ve bred from the best in the world so we have one of the most diverse Jersey populations which adds out-cross opportunities and we believe the Australian Jersey is the best Jersey cow in the world by quite a way at the moment.”

Genetics Australia export manager Rob Derksen said he was pleasantly surprised by the level of awareness about Australian Jersey bulls.

(l-r) Anthea Day, Con Glennen, Glen Barrett, Michelle Glennen, Peter Ness and Wayne Kuhne.

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“Clearly a lot of US and Canadian dairy farmers are aware of their success and it was a good opportunity to catch up with people from countries outside North America who had used Australian genetics,” Mr Derksen said.

The delegation left the Expo with high hopes for Australian exports.

“It’s looking very positive for genetics from Australia,” Mr Derksen said.

“A lot of farmers are wanting to tap into cow families bred by Australian breeders, which emphasises that Australian breeders have done a world-class job in developing cow families that are recognised internationally as the best you can get from anywhere.”

Mr Derksen said the World Dairy Expo was a meeting place for the industry. “It’s the place to meet and connect with other people and we all made valuable contacts,” he said.

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“You don’t measure it in actual sales; it’s more about a promotion going forward and I’m very confident there will be ongoing demand for Australian Jerseys.

“We see merit in putting Australian genetics on the world stage. We should be proud of what we’ve got to offer in Jerseys and the other breeds.”

Jersey Australia farmer members and breeders Con and Michelle Glennen, Wayne Kuhne and Anthea Day also attended the Expo at Madison Wisconsin from October 2-7.

Con and Michelle said they attended to push what they believe to be good genetics.

“We wanted to get more access to the world and the easiest way to do that is have the world come to you at Madison,” Mr Glennen said.

“We made quite a few contacts with different countries that we might

1st Ashtaney Kazamm Alani, Halle Steinert – Koch, AP & AM

2nd Bellview Valentino Sophia, Chelsea Schutz

– Manuel, SR & LP & BK

3rd Zenth Park Matt’s Silvermine, Tess Newman – Davies, N & J

Heifer, born from 1 January of the current year.

1st Bellview Valentino Sophia Manuel, S R & L P & B K

2nd Bellview Marvarie Fowler 2 – Manuel, S R & L P & B K

3rd Ashtaney Pilgrim Ainsley – Koch , A P & A M

Heifer, yearling.

1st Ashtaney Kazamm Alani – Koch , A P & A M

2nd Lightning Ridge CMD VIP Vicky-ET – Casey Treloar

3rd Gumrod Park Jetfighter Rosebud – Claire Vorwerk

Heifer, 18 months old

1st Zenith Park Victorious Moment – Murray Bridge High School

2nd Zenth Park Tab Mockingbird – Davies, N & J

3rd Signature Valentino Vienna – Koch , A P & A M

Cow or Heifer, 2 year old, dry

1st ASHTANEY MELVARA PHANTASY – Koch, A P & A M

2nd Gumrod Park Tahbilk Betty – Vorwerk, Claire

3rd Zenith Park Viral Jodie – Murray Bridge High School

JUVENILE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE

Ashtaney Kazamm Alani

RESERVE

Bellview Valentino Sophia

INTERMEDIATE COW

Cow, 3 year old, in milk

1st Foleama Topsy Evening – Hentschke, Sam

2nd Lightning Ridge MB Premier Sprit-IMP-ET

– Robsvue Holsteins & Jerseys

3rd Ashtaney Valentino Blackmagic – Koch , A P & A M

night have thought of before, such as Guatemala and Kazakhstan.”

Mrs Glennen said the mission would yield long-term benefits. “We didn’t have anyone say they want 25 straws of your best bull right now, but contacts were made and it gives people time to think about it,” she said.

“We had the right people there to represent Australian genetics. They hope to do it again. “It’s a good experience and you get to see products that aren’t yet registered for use in Australia but will be, so you can pick the ones you think will be handy here,” Mr Glennen said. He added that Australian cows stand up well on the world stage.

“Generally, our cows have a wider muzzle, wider chest and heavier rumen capacity. I think Australian Jerseys definitely have something to offer to the world.”

Cow, 2½ year old, in milk.

1st Ashtaney Megapower Silvermelt – A P & A M

2nd ASHTANEY FIRE SUNSHINE – Koch, A P & A M

3rd Rosedale Cappuccino – Atkins, Michael

Cow, 2 year old, in milk.

1st Lightning Ridge MB Casino Fernleaf 1-ET

– Robsvue Holsteins & Jerseys

2nd Ashtaney Fire Audrey – Koch, A P & A M

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE

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RESERVE

Ashtaney Megapower Silvermelt

SENIOR COW

Cow, 4 year old, in milk.

1st Ashtaney Pilgrim Regan – Koch , A P & A M

2nd Ashtaney Fire Sienna – Koch , A P & A M

3rd Ashtaney Topsy Mistymia – Koch , A P & A M

Cow, 5 year old. in milk.

1st Je’Mappelle Valentino Watsonia – Wallis D & Liebich B

2nd Ashtaney Viral Asha – Koch , A P & A M

3rd Ashtaney Joel Adelyn – Koch , A P & A

Cow, 6 year old, in milk.

1st Ashtaney Floodgate Tinsel – Koch , A P & A M

2nd Bellview Vanahlem Raywin – Manuel, S R & L P & B K

Cow, over 6 years old, in milk.

1st Fleurieu On Time Lass 3 – Koch , A P & A M

2nd Bellview Sassafras Stellar – Manuel, S R & L P & B K

SENIOR CHAMPION JERSEY FEMALE

Ashtaney Floodgate Tinsel

RESERVE

Ashtaney Pilgrim Regan

SUPREME CHAMPION DAIRY COW

Ashtaney Floodgate Tinsel

MOST SUCCESSFUL JERSEY EXHIBITOR

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OCTBER 8, 2022 – JERSEY RESULTS

Dry Heifer Born in 2022

1st Windyways CCC Casino Dawn – B&J Gavenlock/F Walsh

2nd Wellcoora Bashful Heatherbelle – Fiona Hanks

3rd Wanstead Chrome Victoria – Roger Heath

Dry Heifer Born 1/7/21 to 31/12/21

1st Windyways CCC Bontino Dawn – B&J Gavenlock/F Walsh

2nd Zali Fisher

3rd Brookbora Grant Enchantress – Fiona Hanks

Dry Heifer Born 1/1/21 to 30/06/21

1st Wanstead Megapower June – B & J Dickson

2nd Silverlea Bontino Merle – B & J Gavenlock

3rd Bushlea Valson Fernleaf 5621 – B & J Dickson

Junior Champion Jersey Heifer

Champion Windyways CCC Casino Dawn

Reserve Wanstead Megapower June

Heifer in Milk born before 31/12/20

1st Miami Publican Girlie 7240 – Philmar Dairy Company

Heifer in Milk born 1/1/20 to 30/6/20

1st Miami Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6 – Philmar Dairy Co.

Heifer in Milk born 1/7/19 to 31/12/19

1st Miami Eileen 5968 – Philmar Dairy Company

2nd Ivanhoe Illusion 69 – G & D Robertson

Heifer in Milk born 1/1/19 to 30/6/19

1st Jugiong Finch 8028 – Nicholson Family

2nd Warrion Lady Jane 135 – Sarah Chant

3rd Willow Downs – Daffodil 63 Greg Robertson

4th Cherrylock Tequila Rumor – Taylor Family

Intermediate Champion Jersey Heifer

Champion Jugiong Finch 8028

Reserve Miami Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6

Cow in Milk Born in 2018

1st Wallacedale Galtino Melanie – B & J Gavenlock

2nd Warrion Nugget 53 – Sarah Chant

3rd Miami Tahblik Watfern 5619 – Philmar Dairy Company

4th Boscowen Viral Rosebell – Roger Heath

Cow in Milk Born in 2017

1st Wanstead Elmo Velvet John Lindsay

Cow in Milk Born in 2016

1st Miami Santana Grace 5291 – Philmar Dairy Company

2nd Willow Downs Silvermine – Greg Robertson

Cow in Milk Born in or Before 2015

1st Warrion Heatherbell 54 – Sarah Chant

Best Udder

1st Wallacedale Galtino Melanie – B & J Gavenlock

2nd Jugiong Finch 8028 – Nicholson Family

3rd Wanstead Elmo Velvet – John Lindsay

4th Miami Homelands Sleeping Beauty 6 – Philmar Dairy Co.

Breeder Group - 3 Females Bred & Owner by Exhibitor

1st Philmar Dairy Company

2nd Sarah Chant

Dam & Daughter or 2 Daughter from one Dam

1st B & J Gavenlock

2nd G & D Robertson

Two Daughter by one Sire

1st B & J Gavenlock – Bontino Daughters

Senior Champion Jersey Cow

Champion Wallacedale Galtino Melanie

Reserve Warrion Nugget 53

Most Successful Exhibitor

Cherrylock Cattle Company – B&J Gavenlock

PRESERVING PREMIUM DATA THROUGH CORRECT RECORD TRANSFERS

LEO MCGRATH –WOOTANGA PARK JERSEYS WESTERN VICTORIA

FORthe McGrath family of Western Victoria, investing in high genetic merit bloodlines has been a way to fast-track their transition towards a fully registered herd of high-performance Jerseys. The correct transfer of new cows at herd recording will preserve the valuable genomic, performance and pedigree records, provide data accuracy and reliability, and maintain the premium value of their investments.

Eddie and Anne McGrath, dairy with their daughters Rachel and Maureen,

son Leo, and Eddie’s brother Andrew, milking 400 cows on 400 hectares at Orford, 20kms north of Port Fairy in Victoria’s southwest. A recent decision to downsize the dairy will see the McGraths reduce their numbers from 400 to 250 cows, while expanding their small mob of ewes and beef cows to diversify their business.

With a growing interest in registered cattle, Rachel and Leo have taken over the dairy breeding program. Since establishing Wootanga Park Jerseys, the siblings have made regular investments in elite Jerseys with a focus on deep cow families with high-ranking breeding values. In 2020, they purchased the complete herd of renowned Northern Victorian breeders Bernie and Carol McManus.

With nearly 60 years of production and pedigree data, the Bercar Jersey herd has been among the topranking Jersey herds in Australia since the inception of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs), ranking No.2 on the Australian Balanced Performance Index (BPI) at the time of the sale.

For Leo, the Bercar cows were the perfect foundation of his Jersey stud. “It was an opportunity that was too good to pass up,” Leo said. “It was a magnificent herd – not really ‘show’ cows – but cows with great body, nice udders and lots of potential to milk.”

Sharing his passion for breeding and breeding history with the young dairyman, Bernie provided Leo with handwritten pedigrees for each cow, tracing back to the 1960s to their genetic recovery origins.

“Rachael and I are very excited to continue that history and building these great cow families,” Leo said.

Leo McGrath “Wootanga Park Jerseys”

Leo McGrath at International Dairy Week

With the support of Bernie and his local herd recording team, Leo successfully transferred the records of the Bercar cows along with them decades of valuable data, maintaining the crucial links between their performance, pedigree and genomic data.

This allowed individuals such as Bercar Peer 85 (at 2yo) to maintain her breeding values, claiming the No.62 position in the Jersey rankings in DataGene’s April 2022 ABV release with a BPI +365 (April 2022).

Leo now plans to use genomic testing and strategic bull selection to build on these established pedigrees.

“Rachel and I have a real interest in breeding better cows,” Leo said.

“We’re trying to select the best bulls and carefully choose the right bull for each cow.”

Leo’s long-term goal is to have his herd listed among the top BPI Jersey

herds in Australia – along with a few show cows.

“I’d love to be able to show and sell my stud cows, and to breed top BPI cows and bulls,” Leo says. “But to build their profiles, I need that history and data behind them.”

While the transfer of the Bercar records occurred seamlessly, it was not the same for all of Leo’s investments. Recently Leo discovered gaps in the records of several of his new cows, including the highly ranked Brookbora Love Lies 748 EX-91.

Bred by Robert and Sandra Bacon of Brookbora Jerseys in Northern Victoria, Love Lies 748 was bought as a milking 2-year-old at the Global Impact Supremacy Sale in 2020.

Boasting a BPI of +298 (April 2022), the former IDW Youth Show Champion ranks among the top 5% of the breed.

However, when Leo added her to his on-farm herd management software, without notifying his herd recoding centre, he unknowingly created a duplicate National ID, therefore disconnecting her performance data from the broader herd improvement network.

If this error was not rectified, any performance and progeny performance data achieved at the McGrath’s would not contribute to future ABV calculations, as well as limiting her ability for potential production or performance awards at Jersey Australia.

Fortunately for Leo, the error was identified, and the records are being rectified by his herd recording centre.

“As soon as I realised what had happened, I contacted my herd test rep for help,” Leo said.

“We have since identified her correct National ID and are working towards getting her data history merged with the new records.”

By correcting the transfer error, Leo hopes Love Lies 748 will return among the top ABV listings published in August, with the goal of developing his own branch of the high genetic merit family.

“We want to build a top-ranking herd with cows like Love Lies as the foundation,” he said.

“Continuing her breeding is important to us, so it’s important to have the data right too.”

Brookbora Love Lies 748 EX-91 BPI +298

Brookbora Love Lies 748 EX-91 BPI +298

(l-r) Rachel McGrath, Leo McGrath, Eddie McGrath

Matthew Singleton

14th September 1929 – 18th March 2022

Aged 92 years

With the passing of Matt Singleton aged 92 years, the Jersey breed has lost a stalwart and a major contributor to the breed’s history. A large crowd attended the Memorial Service at Finley where the Singletons had farmed since the late 1970’s after moving from Coffs Harbor. Matts service and devotion to his family and community was quite staggering.

Aged 18 he helped found the Bon Glen Farmers Club, President and Secretary of numerous P and C Associations, State President of NSW Junior Farmers, Captain Crossmaglen Bushfire Brigade, Community member of Coffs Harbor Aged Care Home, Trustee of Coffs Harbour show ground and Life member of Junior Famers NSW.

He was President of NSW Jersey Herd Society 1988 – 1992, Vice President 1970- 1997, Classifier, Life member and Patron NSW Jersey Herd Society.

Joined the Masons in 1953, became Grand Master and an active member until passing.

Matt married Nancy King on the 26th November 1955

His service and devotion to his Country and State through his parliamentary roles was remarkable. He was chairman of the Bon Ville branch of the Country Party from 1957 – 1971. He was Chairman of the Electoral councils for the sate seat of Raleigh 1957 – 1971 and the Federal seat of Cowper form 1958 – 1971.

Matt was the Country Party and the National Party Member for Clarence form 1971 – 1981 and Member for Coffs Harbour from 1981 – 1990 in the NSW Legislative Assembly. He was the Minister for Administrative Services and Assistant Minister for Transport. He was the brains behind

the 3 by 3 levy and the insulation of the cats eyes on NSW country roads. He resigned from politics in 1990 having made a lasting and impressive contribution to his country.

While a Member of Parliament and a Member of the NSW Jersey Committee he was able to have implemented a quality payment system for milk after having encountered strong opposition from famer groups who wanted payment on volume only.

His legacy still remains and farmers are still benefiting from quality payment.

The Aghadreena Stud was formed in the 1940’s after Matt and brothers; Bill and Peter had developed a picturesque Crossmaglen property. Clearing of the land and hills led to wonderful crops of bananas and cash crops of peas, greens and tomatoes through innovative methods. This gave the brothers the

opportunity to diversify with Bill continuing the bananas and Matt and Peter developing the dairy. This is where Matt’s love of Jersey’s began with the purchase of a line of Jerseys.

A milk run also commenced to Coffs Harbour in 1957 and continued for approximately 20 years until it was deemed unsafe by authorities to sell raw milk.

Ian and Robert took over the farm workload in the late 1970’s due to Matt’s political commitments. The irrigation area at Finley in the Riverina proved irresistible to the family due to the diversity of farming and opportunities.

The move came in 1994 and Ian and Robert set up what has become a great dairy operation with Matt’s support. The purchase of adjoining properties and others has seen the operation become very diversified and successful.

Grandchildren now figure prominently in the day to day operation and innovation.

Matt and Nancy relocated to Finley in 2003 to continue their association with farming.

Matt was devastated by the sudden passing of Nancy in 2007 and it was his resolve and support of a loving family that saw him maintain his own life in the same house.

Matthew Singleton’s interest and generous contribution to the Jersey breed continued till his passing. He loved shows, field days; Cattle club functions, Jersey sales, Dairy Week and a chat with Jersey enthusiasts.

He will be sadly missed and life wont be the same without him.

Robert Brown JP

Greg Hann JE & WJ Hann

Jersey Breeders Lockington

■ What is your favourite characteristic of the Jersey breed?

They have a good temperament, are easy to handle and have good milk components.

■ When did you start farming? In 1989.

WINDY WAYS JERSEYS

Frank Walsh

41 A Finlay

Ph:

Lincolndell Jerseys

Ron and Val Read & Family

167 Panoo Road, Lockington 3563 03 5488 2266 | 0428 332 793

SUNSHINE FARM JERSEYS

Janelle McDonald

715 Andrews Rd Kyabram 3620

Ph: 03 5855 2516 - 0428 992 450 janelleabbey@hotmail.com

■ Tell us a little bit about making organic milk?

The pasture is very important due to us not being able to add conventional supplements as you would with a regular milking herd.

■ Farming highlights

Seeing heifers improve each year with their production and then joining the herd.

■ How old is the Hann herd?

The herd originated from Jerseys that my grandfather began milking in the 1940s.

■ Favourite place you’ve travelled to Paris.

■ How do you relax when you’re not farming? I watch my kids play sport or read a good book if I can stay awake!

President: Geoff Brown

Secretary: Pat Nicholson

Benlock Jersey Stud

Bryan & Lee Rushton

79 Brooks Rd Rochester 3861

Ph: 03 5484 1551 | benlockj@gmail.com

Jimann Jerseys

Trevor & Julie Campbell 286 Lowe Rd Rochester 3561

PH: (03) 5484 1624 jimann1@bigpond.com

Sybilgrove

Collins Family

202 McColl Road, Ballendella 3561

Ph/Fax: 03 5486 5393 | Ph: 03 5486 5422

Bercar Jersey Stud

Bernie and Carol McManus

252 Bamawm Rd Bamawm. 3561

Ph: 03 5483 2245

e-mail bercar3561@bigpond.com

Brookbora Jerseys

Robert and Sandra Bacon

Tennyson Vic 3572

03 5488 2323 - 0429 333 119 bacons@brookbora.com.au www.brookbora.com.au

Darryn Smith and Danielle Penno 240 Doolan Road, Stanhope 3623 Ph: 0428557080 darrynsmith3@gmail.com

EURARIE JERSEYS

Charles & Carolyn Smith

80 Rathbone Road, St Germains 3620

Ph: 03 5826 0325

smith.livestock.farm@gmail.com

Gordon

Ph:

Gordon Peck

On November 19th our much loved and extremely valued Life Member Gordon Peck, Lynbrae Jerseys, will be celebrating his 90th Birthday!

Gordon you are one in a million, your impact on the Jersey Breed and our Jersey Club is something one can only dream of.

We think this photo of you stewarding at our Jersey Fair typifies the person you are, always there to lend a hand with a smile on your face and enjoying yourself. Life is much richer for our club and all of us involved for having you around!

Enjoy your day and we hope there are many more to come!

AITKEN FARM

B, H, O & G Aitken

ARALUEN PARK & STONYRUN AUS

T Saunders & A Day

ATTAVIEW

R & T Attenborough

BALNAGEITH

A. Grant

BLUEGUM PARK

J Mathews

BORONIA RIDGE

R & S Goode

COLONSAY

McPhie family

FARNBOROUGH

Kingham & Brownscombe Families

GIPPSLAND DAIRY YOUTH

INVERLAIR HEIGHTS

B, S & T Allan

JACKIAH & RIPPONLEA

S Reid & B Egan

JINALDI

L, L, S & B Ronalds

KAY VEE

W Anderson

KINGS VALE

D & S Anderson

KINGS VELDT

P Anderson

KINGS VIEW

I Anderson

KINGS VILLE

R & K Anderson

KINGS VISTA

L & J Anderson

MAXMOUNT

T & B Robertson

MAJESTIC T & A Bradley

MIHOPE

M. Crane

MONTA VALE

T & J & W Monson

PROGRESS

R Cayzer & J Pilgrim-Cayzer

PROM VIEW

A & M Richards

RIVIERA S & T Wilson

SCARLISHA JERSEYS

D Elliott & I Baker

WALLACEDALE & BEMERSYDE

C, M, L & M Wallace

WILWARD

M & C Wilson

YOUNGSTAR

D & R Ross

B

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

T

K & R Collins • G Peck

G Hardie • D Anderson

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WESTERN DISTRICT JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB

1944 - 2020

Ashley Roslyn 0402 271 392

Endeavour Jerseys

Karin Couch 0438 665 216

Miami Jerseys

Mark, Phillipa & Brenton Flemming 0419 320 777

Warrion Jerseys

Sarah Chant 0400 092 337

MT PLEASANT JERSEYS

Tim, Daryl & Sue Bryce 03 5565 1474 0428 615 350

JIREH JERSEYS

Chris & Pam McKenzie 0455 987 222

MONTANA PARK

Stephen Gleeson 03 5567 1090

BRUCKNELL CREEK

Paul & Jessica Howe 0438 318 468

GREEN PINES

Greg & Leesa Bryce 0437 662 523

ALAMBIE

Mary & Russell Hussy 03 5569 2228

For further information please contact:

WESTERN DISTRICT JERSEY BREEDERS CLUB

PRESIDENT: Daryl Bryce (p) 0428 615 350

SECRETARY: Lynette Lenehan (p) 03 5568 7330

CAIRNBRAE JERSEYS

Alan & Janine Carson 03 5235 3201

JAKE HARKNESS 0448 634 533

Alta Genetics Australia

WOOTANGA PARK

Leo McGrath 0428 281 868

ELMS PARK JERSEYS

Shahna & Andrew Chant 0400 128 960

WANSTEAD JERSEYS

Roger & Amanda Heath 0447 939 321

LERIDA PARK JERSEYS

Rhys & Lauren Smethurst 0428 564 389

BAROMI

Jason Smith 0438 307 342

CHISLEW JERSEYS

David Leonard 0438 662 313

WOOLVIE JERSEYS

Owen & Carla Barry 0409 339 532

SEAVIEW

Jason & Fiona Newcombe 0427 988 232

South Gippsland Jersey Breeders Club Inc.

PRESIDENT: WAYNE KUHNE | SECRETARY: NICOLA TEMPLETON | TREASURER: ALEX MATHEWS

LIFE MEMBERS:

• Colin & Jenny Dowel – Inverell

• Keith & Pat Kuhne – Bushlea

• Gordon & Marianne Lawson – Kooroo

• Don & Evelyn Patterson – Sanray

• I & J Richards – Somersleigh Jerseys MEMBERS:

• Allan Family,-Inverlair Heights

• Winsome Anderson – Kayvee

• G, E & B, K Boyd –

ABVCORNER

Management Breeding Values

DataGene produce a number of Management Breeding Value which are design to assist farmers in making key herd level management decision in keys areas such as calving intervals, feed costs, fertility and survival to improve herd health, reduce costs and increase profitability.

GESTATION LENGTH

✓ The Gestation Length ABV assist farmers in shortening the calving interval between lactations by shortening the gestation period of the pregnancy. The ABV identifies bulls whose calves are born earlier than the expected due date. A Bul with a Gestation Length ABV of less than zero is expected to have a shorter gestation period than the expected. A Bull with an ABV of -5 is expected to be five days shorter in gestation.

DAUGHTER FERTILITY

✓ Fertility is a key concern of farmers and why the Jersey breed has had a significant advantage over many many years, it is an area where the Jersey Breed has waned in recent times as key high use bulls of significance have had below average fertility and in impact in this area has been an accepted sacrifice to gain significant overall benefits in breeding programs.

✓ The Daughter Fertility ABV indicates the bull’s ability to produce daughters that are more likely to get bulls pregnant earlier. Breeders should use bulls with a Daughter Fertility ABV of greater than 100 to increase the number of cows in your herds who are expected to be pregnant by the 6-week in calf rate after joining.

CELL COUNT / MASTITIS RESISTANCE

✓ Mastitis can have a significant impact on your herd, with lost milk production, reduce payments from your milk company and treatment costs all impacting your farm profitability. Genetics can play a significant role in reducing mastitis in your herd and DataGene produce 2 breeding values to assist farms in breeding cows with greater mastitis resistance.

✓ The CELL COUNT ABV identifies bulls who produce daughter with a greater ability to resist a mastitis infection than the average. The average in the ABV is set at 100. To improve your mastitis resistance in your herd, select bulls with an ABV of greater than 100.

✓ The MASTITIS RESISTANCE ABV brings together 3 key sets of data and information of 305-day somatic cell count records, udder depth and clinical mastitis records to produce the ABV and is a more direct in targeting mastitis than the CELL COUNT ABV

✓ When selecting bulls, choose bulls with an ABV of greater than 100 to increase your herds mastitis resistance.

For more information on ABVs visit https://datagene.com.au/LearningResources

JA COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND

The Jersey Australia Community Grants fund has been developed to provide sponsorship and support to community events across Australia where Jersey Clubs or members have an active participation in the event and there is a provided opportunity to promote Jersey Australia.

The Jersey Australia Community Grants Fund has a annual funding pool valued at $10,000.00 with each application assessed on merit.

The Community Grants Fund will be allocated as per the following:

You can access more information on the fund and application from at: https://jersey.com.au/ja-community-grants-fund/grglen

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• Muzzle Width +104

• +110 Rear Udder Height

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